Losing someone we love is something everyone will have to deal with at some point in life, unfortunately. Death is never easy, especially if you're someone who has an especially hard time coping with it, like me. But here's what has helped me through.
As cliché as it is, talking to someone really helps, especially someone you're really close to and you're totally comfortable talking to. Having someone else there to comfort and listen to you really does help. You release everything you have building up inside of you, and there's someone there to comfort you.
Another thing, which is also cliché, is that time will heal. It will never heal 100%. You'll still have a few days where you'll miss the person you lost, but over time, you'll start to get back into the life you once lived. The time frame for each loss is different, however, depending on who the person was to you. It may take longer to recover from the loss of someone you spent every day with than someone you knew, but weren't good friends with.
Finding a hobby is also a big help. Finding a hobby keeps you busy so you're not just sitting around the house, which could make you more upset. It gets you out to meet new people. Sometimes meeting new people and making new friends can really help us cope. Plus, the hobby will make you happy, and happiness is just what we need in those times!
And always remember, your loved one is in a safe and amazing place with God, and you can always pray to your loved one. Live your life for the one you've lost. Do things that they liked to do and tell their story to people you know, make them proud as they look over you.
